OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Product name
2-Propenoic acid, 3(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-ethylhexylester
synonym
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
CAS #
5466-77-3
Formula
C18H26O3Molecular Wt.
290.40 g/mol
HS Code
2918.90.5000
EINECS Number
226-775-7
Chemical Structure
Parameters
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid. |
| Odour | Practically Odourless |
| Assay (GC) | 98.0% min. |
| Refractive Index | 1.542 - 1.548 @ 25°C |
| Acid Value | 1.0 max. mg. KOH/g |
| UV Absorbance, 1cm, A 1%, 1cm at 310 nm | 850 min. |
| Solubility | Soluble in Ethanol, Mineral Oil, Silicon Oil, Vegetable Oil. Insoluble in water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol. |
| Stability | Minimum storage time two years in the originally sealed containers. |
| Storage | Store in tight containers protected from light. |
More Information
Applications
Octyl Methoxycinnamate (OMC) is one of the safest and most widely used UV B filters. OMC can easily be dispersed into oil phase of an emulsion. It is compatible with most cosmetic materials and can be emulsified either hot or cold, depending upon the emulsifier. It offers absorption of UV B radiation from 290 to 320 nm.
OMC is ideal for use in sun care and skin care products for daily protection. OMC is an exceptional addition to protective hair-care and lip-care products.
Recommended Use Levels
Follow local regulatory norms,
Sun care application: 2-10%
Daily Protection cosmetics: 2-6% (along with other UV-A filters)
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